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Andy Steiner

Andy Steiner is a Twin Cities-based writer and editor. Before becoming a full-time freelancer, she worked as senior editor at Utne Reader and editor of the Minnesota Women’s Press. Her most recent book, "How to Survive: The Extraordinary Resilience of Ordinary People," was published by Minneapolis-based Think Piece Publishing. 

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Therapist Liz Franklin
Mental Health & Addiction

Mental health providers’ group builds deeper understanding of Latino culture

By Andy Steiner | 05/13/15

"It turns out that being able to communicate in Spanish is just the beginning. There is a whole other layer beneath that," says therapist Liz Franklin.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Mental Health & Addiction

Dr. Brent Nelson: Transcranial magnetic stimulation offers exciting new option for treatment-resistant depression

By Andy Steiner | 05/08/15

“We literally just opened our clinic doors on Monday,” Dr. Brent Nelson said. “We are brand, spanking new. Our clinic operates the only deep TMS machine in the Upper Midwest."

DHS Commissioner Lucinda Jesson
Mental Health & Addiction

DHS Commissioner Jesson outlines state response to opioid addiction crisis

By Andy Steiner | 05/06/15

These addictions often start with prescription pain medications and escalate to highly addictive injectable drugs like heroin.

Jillian Croll Lampert
Mental Health & Addiction

Eating disorders: do you have a moral obligation to say something?

By Andy Steiner | 05/01/15

Eating disorders are a serious mental health concern. But how to respond when you come in contact with a person exhibiting such behavior presents an ethical struggle.

Donna Fox
Mental Health & Addiction

'Postvention' focuses on how we communicate after a suicide

By Andy Steiner | 04/29/15

The way a community talks about suicide can make a big difference in reducing the risk of further deaths.

UMN Hot Spotters are committed to improving care for 'high-utilizing' patients
Mental Health & Addiction

UMN Hot Spotters are committed to improving care for 'high-utilizing' patients

By Andy Steiner | 04/24/15

The project focuses on a small group of high-needs patients, drilling down on the barriers they face to accessing timely care. Many struggle with mental health and addiction issues.

A Vinland Staff member canoes with a client
Mental Health & Addiction

Vinland's individualized treatment helps those with cognitive disabilities reach sobriety

By Andy Steiner | 04/22/15

“We don’t give up on people,” Jeff Willert said. “We start doing the right things for each person. That’s nutrition, exercise, brain games, whatever it takes."

Rob Stewart
Mental Health & Addiction

Rob Stewart: Restoring voting rights to ex-felons strengthens communities

By Andy Steiner | 04/17/15

When a community says, “You can vote,” that’s basically saying, “You’re an important, valuable part of this community,” says Stewart.

John Bauer
Mental Health & Addiction

Grieving father hopes upcoming art exhibit will inspire conversations about mental illness and suicide

By Andy Steiner | 04/15/15

By late summer, John Bauer will have assembled the exhibit, which will premiere at MacRostie Art Center on Sept. 4 and tour throughout the state.

Beehive PR
Mental Health & Addiction

Company-wide culture shift earns Beehive PR an American Psychological Association award

By Andy Steiner | 04/10/15

CEO Lisa Hannum wanted to create a company with a portfolio of unique benefits that would draw valuable, balanced workers.